Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T vs C14NZ/X14XE 1.4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 BUY 78/100
+13 points over Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T
0 / 100
CAUTION Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T Opel
0 / 100
BUY C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Opel

Specifications

Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
65
78
Years
2002--2010
1991--2000
Displacement
1998 cc
1389 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
170--240 hp
60--90 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€700--€2,000
€200--€400

Character

Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T

"Astra G/H OPC, Zafira OPC. GM Ecotec turbo. Z20LEH (Astra VXR) has forged Mahle pistons. Turbo failure, oil leaks, MAF sensor. Torque steer. Great tuning potential. Z20LEH stronger than Z20LET."

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4

"Corsa A/B, Astra F. Old Ecotec family. Simple, reliable. Timing belt (C14NZ) or chain (X14XE). Head gasket if overheated. Cheap to maintain and own."

Issues Comparison

Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T 2

▲ HIGH
Turbo failure / wastegate €500--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Oil leaks (turbo oil feed/return) €200--€500 60,000 km--120,000 km

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (C14NZ) €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T 4

Insignia A 2008--2013 Astra H 2005--2010 Astra H 2004--2010 Astra G 2002--2004

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 3

Astra F 1991--1998 Corsa B 1993--2000 Astra G 1998--2004
Full Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T Report Full C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Report